Kanawha County, West Virginia
Total Population: 178,198
County Seat: Charleston
Median Home Value
$135,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$58,887
Across all households
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.0%
65 Years and Over
21.7%
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.1%
No Health Insurance
4.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
29.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$58,887
Mean Household Income
$81,423
Per Capita Income
$36,168
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
15.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$135,000
Median Rent
$879/mo
Total Housing Units
90,388
Owner-Occupied
70.2%
Renter-Occupied
29.8%
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Married Couple Households
42.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.5%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
31.5%
Average Household Size
2.28
Broadband Internet Access
86.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
4.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54039.